Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

Dedicated to the study, exploration and appreciation of natural history in the Santa Ynez Valley region.
Oak savanah
Oak savanah
Photo by Nick DiCroce
Piedras Blancas Beach
Piedras Blancas Beach
Photo by Bob Wick, BLM
Bristlecone Pine
Bristlecone pine
Photo by Stephen Ingram
Grass Mountain
Grass Mountain
Photo by John Evarts
Atascadero Creek Beaver Dam
Atascadero Creek beaver dam
Photo by Emily Fairfax
Raspberry buckwheat
Raspberry buckwheat
Photo by Stephen Ingram
San Rafael Mts
San Rafael Mountains
Photo by John Evarts
Monterey Formation
Monterey Formation
Photo by John Evarts
Mariposa lily
Late-blooming mariposa lily
Photo by Heather Schneider
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Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

Spring 2024 Programs

New Programs Coming in Fall 2024

We roam free in the heat of summer. . .

We have two program seasons each year, spring and fall. We have finished our slate of field trips and lectures for the Spring Programs season. Please come back in September for our new Fall Program season. We’ll provide previews of what we have coming as details fill out.

In the meantime, look below to see all the field trips and lectures we offered this spring. You can also view all past programs by scrolling down and clicking the Past Programs buttons.

Upcoming Program

Thursday, June 20: Summer Solstice Mindful Yoga / Nature Walk

Field trip with Laurie Burnaby and Marion Schlinger Join Laurie and Marion for a gentle three-mile walk along a paved road in a quiet, mostly wooded area near Santa Ynez.  Laurie will incorporate yoga into our walk at strategic stops along the way to enhance the physical and mental experience of nature.  Marion will focus your attention and appreciation of the various scents, sounds, and textures we find along the way.  The hope is that

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Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

The Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society is a member-supported nonprofit organization providing environmental education through free or low-fee public lectures, field trips, and workshops in the Santa Ynez Valley region. We believe that experiencing and understanding the natural world leads to greater appreciation, knowledge, and conservation of biodiversity.

Become a Member

The Natural History Society is almost entirely funded by membership dues. By joining, you help support natural history education and awareness of the Santa Ynez Valley.